MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative lever insecure (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust noisy silencer box has been removed (8.1.1 (a))
Rear tow-bar electric,s not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake valve insecure valve arm insecure (1.1.7 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy silencer box removed (8.1.1 (a))
tow bar electric,s not fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play offside front upper top mount
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability O/S FRONT TOP MOUNT EXCESSIVE WEAR. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
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B3 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 139,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 WGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B3 WGN is a 1991 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 1991.
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